Description
Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce is a vibrant dish that brings the exotic flavors of Thailand to your dinner table. Juicy ground chicken meatballs are enveloped in a creamy coconut curry sauce, creating a comforting meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Perfect for family dinners or when entertaining guests, this recipe allows you to indulge in rich flavors while keeping it healthy with lean protein and fresh herbs. Serve it over rice or noodles for a delightful culinary experience that will impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 can coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, red curry paste, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté diced onion until translucent (about 3 minutes). Stir in red curry paste and garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Return meatballs to the pan and pour in coconut milk. Simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg